Glatfelter Corporation announced that Boris Illetschko has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. He replaces the Company’s current Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, Christopher W. Astley, and Senior Vice President, Integrated Global Supply Chain and IT, Wolfgang Laures, both of whom will leave the Company effective immediately. The Company noted that these changes are not related to Glatfelter’s operations, financial reporting or controls, or personal conduct.
Most recently, Mr. Illetschko served as global Group Chief Commercial Officer & Group Managing Director for voestalpine Rotec GmbH, Krieglach, Austria, where he was responsible for ten production facilities located in North America, Europe, and China. Prior to this role, he worked as an independent industry consultant from 2017 to 2019. From 2011 to 2017, Mr. Illetschko worked for Semperit AG Holding, Austria where he was responsible for various roles including corporate development and mergers and acquisitions, as well as General Manager for a global business segment with production sites in Europe, India, and China.
Boris Illetschko will join Glatfelter after completing his legally required notice period with his current employer, which will conclude no later than October 1, 2023. During this interim period, Mr. Fahnemann will provide direct leadership to the management who will report into Boris Illetschko upon his arrival.
Glatfelter is a leading global supplier of engineered materials.
